France seeks better Women’s World Cup result after falling short in Paris four years ago
1 year, 7 months ago

France seeks better Women’s World Cup result after falling short in Paris four years ago

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Four years after France fell flat in the Women’s World Cup as the host country, Les Bleus return to the global stage with a new coach determined to dethrone the United States. Hervé Renard led Saudi Arabia to an upset over eventual winner Argentina in the men’s World Cup in November and, when he leads France against Jamaica on Sunday in a Group F match in Sydney, he will be just the second coach to manage at both the men’s and women’s World Cups. NETHERLANDS-PORTUGAL The Netherlands returns to the Women’s World Cup looking to go just one spot further than 2019, when the Dutch lost to the United States in the final. We have problems with that too, not just the Netherlands.” SWEDEN-SOUTH AFRICA Caroline Seger will start her fifth and final Women’s World Cup on Sunday when Sweden plays South Africa in a Group G match in Wellington.

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With historic Netflix deal for Women’s World Cup, FIFA attempts to close gender pay gap
3 months ago

With historic Netflix deal for Women’s World Cup, FIFA attempts to close gender pay gap

Firstpost  

FIFA broadcast deal with Netflix for the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cup in the United States has a potential to increase the brand value of the tournament. Images: Reuters In a move that can transform the way people consume the most popular sport, football, FIFA has signed a broadcast deal with Netflix for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 …

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA

NL Times  

The Dutch football association KNVB, along with the Belgian and German football associations, officially submitted a joint bid for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup to FIFA on Friday. The KNVB described the joint bid in a press release as “a sustainable, compact, and commercially attractive World Cup, offering a unique fan experience.” “The Football World Cup in 2027 must …

Women’s Nations League 2023: Fran Kirby back in England squad for Belgium clash after returning from injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s Nations League 2023: Fran Kirby back in England squad for Belgium clash after returning from injury

The Hindu  

Fran Kirby is back in England’s women’s squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury in February while midfielder Grace Clinton and goalkeeper Khiara Keating earned their first call-ups for the Nations League double header against Belgium. England hosts the Belgian side on October 27 at Leicester City’s ground and then travel to Leuven four days later. “It’s …

Women’s Nations League: England boss Sarina Wiegman relishing strange but special Netherlands return
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s Nations League: England boss Sarina Wiegman relishing strange but special Netherlands return

The Hindu  

England coach Sarina Wiegman said there will be no divided loyalties for her in Utrecht on Tuesday when the Lionesses face her native Netherlands in the Women’s Nations League. Wiegman played for the Dutch national team before leading them to Euro 2017 glory on home soil and a runner-up finish at the 2019 World Cup in France. It’s just very …

Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved
1 year, 6 months ago

Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved

The Hindu  

Players from the England women’s team appear to have reached an agreement with the country’s football federation regarding a dispute over bonuses and commercial structures. England captain Millie Bright said at a news conference on Thursday that the players “feel really confident moving forward about the structure we now have in place” with the Football Association. In a statement released …

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup

The Hindu  

The US women’s football team will take time to address its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup before shifting focus to next year’s Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of September 21 and September 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players’ …

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?

The Hindu  

The recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup cycle was one that was dichotomous in approach and consequence. Women’s Super League : 94 players Liga F : 72 National Women’s Soccer League : 61 According to FIFA, 1,977,824 fans attended 64 games —beating the previous best attendance of 1,353,506 in Canada in 2015. The world has been going gaga over Colombia’s …

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

The United States have begun the process of rebuilding their women's team after the departure of their coach, general manager and a handful of influential players following the nation's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign. FILE PHOTO: Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sunday's final in Sydney, capping the biggest-ever edition of the tournament that broke …

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. “We need to be ready, because after this FIFA Women’s World Cup women’s football is going to explode in every single one of your countries,” FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai …

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 7 months ago

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Teams headed home from the …

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game. “I’ve always said this and people thought I’m crazy but I think women’s football will be bigger than men’s football”, former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith told Al Jazeera. “The values of the women’s game are amazing, inclusivity, supporting …

‘There are still struggles’: Fixing the diversity gap in women’s football
1 year, 7 months ago

‘There are still struggles’: Fixing the diversity gap in women’s football

Al Jazeera  

As the Women’s World Cup draws to a close, some say a lack of diversity remains a significant problem for some European teams. “Women’s football is truly grabbing attention at the moment, and one of the things the World Cup has given us is some insight into the ways football lives and thrives in different parts of the world,” Shireen …

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football
1 year, 7 months ago

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football

The Hindu  

Sunday’s World Cup final between England and Spain is the final act of a month of drama that highlighted how far women’s football has come -- and the challenges that lie ahead. There had been fears that the biggest-ever Women’s World Cup -- 32 teams, up from 24 four years ago -- would dilute the spectacle in Australia and New …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia

The Hindu  

Sweden’s dreams of winning a first Women’s World Cup title were dramatically ended by Spain but the county is out to ensure its impressive run does not end without silverware when they meet co-host Australia in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Third-ranked Sweden is playing in its second straight bronze medal match, having finished third at the 2019 World Cup. …

How far can women’s football go?
1 year, 7 months ago

How far can women’s football go?

Al Jazeera  

Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand has smashed ticket sales and TV audience records. It is a transformation from the first Women’s World Cup in China in 1991 that came at a time when the game was developed in only a few countries. Now, it’s a big business professional sport, with the top stars heroes and role …

Sweden again falls to the third-place game at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Sweden again falls to the third-place game at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Once again, Sweden finds itself in a very familiar spot — playing for third place at the Women’s World Cup. We’re going to do everything we can to win it.” The closest Sweden has come to winning the World Cup was in 2003, when they fell to Germany 2-1 in the final. But tomorrow is a …

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn
1 year, 7 months ago

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn

The Hindu  

Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side’s wins over former champions the United States and Japan will serve as the perfect preparation for its Women’s World Cup semifinal clash with Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. The Swedes defeated the United States, winner of the last two editions of the Women’s World Cup, in a penalty shoot-out in …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Opportunity lost for Netherlands as it exits in quarterfinals
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Opportunity lost for Netherlands as it exits in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

It might have been only Netherlands’ third appearance at a Women’s World Cup finals, but Friday’s quarterfinal exit to Spain was an opportunity squandered. It was those early round shocks that offered the ninth-ranked Dutch a realistic chance to go one better than their last World Cup in France four years ago when they lost in the final. The 1-1 …

Netherlands coach Jonker says Spain the team to beat at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Netherlands coach Jonker says Spain the team to beat at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Andries Jonker called Spain the team to beat at the Women’s World Cup after his Netherlands side lost 2-1 in extra time in their quarter-final on Friday. Beaten finalists four years ago, Jonker said the Netherlands had the potential to at least match that this time, but had landed on the harder side of the draw. “Spain, my forecast was …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Netherlands in Extra Time to Reach Semis
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Netherlands in Extra Time to Reach Semis

News 18  

Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women’s World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden. Over a tense 90 minutes in Wellington full of incident, Mariona Caldentey scored an 81st-minute penalty for Spain, only for Dutch defender Stefanie van der Gragt to equalise in added …

Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time
1 year, 7 months ago

Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Jorge Vilda was more interested in the aftermath back in Spain if his team won its Women’s World Cup quarterfinal than he was about a rattling 5.0 magnitude earthquake that shook Wellington an hour before kickoff against Netherlands. Salma Paralluelo was unshaken by the tremblor or the high-pressure stakes, scoring late in extra time Friday to …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Netherlands turns to its Spanish spies ahead of quarterfinal clash
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Netherlands turns to its Spanish spies ahead of quarterfinal clash

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker says he “knows everything” about Spain ahead of its FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Friday, thanks in part to former Spanish international Damaris Egurrola. “I think they won’t surprise us.” The Netherlands reached the quarterfinal by beating South Africa 2-0 in the last 16, while Spain booked its place with a 5-1 thumping of Switzerland. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden brace for journey into unknown against Japan in WWC quarterfinal
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden brace for journey into unknown against Japan in WWC quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Sweden has not faced a team like Japan at the Women’s World Cup and is wary of its passing game but is backing itself to beat the 2011 champion in Friday’s quarterfinal by starving it of possession. Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson said his team had no reference from its previous World Cup matches to deal with the versatile Japanese, who …

Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women’s World Cup when quarterfinals begin
1 year, 7 months ago

Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women’s World Cup when quarterfinals begin

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Japan has hardly been tested in this Women’s World Cup and rolled with a perfect 4-0 record into the quarterfinals, where a win over Sweden would show the Nadeshiko are very much a true contender. Sweden ended America’s run toward an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title, has been to the semifinals three different times, including …

Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 7 months ago

Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women’s World Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn is happy to admit her first reaction on learning the United States had been knocked out of the Women’s World Cup was “bye!” It was raw and spontaneous relief, coupled with a little schadenfreude. “You don’t want to be suspended for the next round and I now have to deal with that …

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Spoiler alert. Hervé Renard’s French lineup knows what the atmosphere and the tension is like playing a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on home soil, and is projecting that onto Australia’s Matildas. “That’s a good thing, that we know we can win, but when we play our way, we can beat anyone.” Renard became the first coach to …

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup

NPR  

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption Buda Mendes/Getty Images Buda Mendes/Getty Images After nearly three weeks of wall-to-wall soccer, the field of the largest-ever Women's World Cup has narrowed to just eight. Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images This …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

France’s run at the Women’s World Cup is about to get a lot tougher with a quarterfinal clash against Australia on Saturday, but France coach Herve Renard understands the pressure that comes with being a host nation in a knockout game. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” …

France ends Morocco’s run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

France ends Morocco’s run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — France coach Herve Renard high-fived his staff on the sideline as it became clear his team was on its way to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. The French scored once more in the second half to win 4-0 and end Morocco’s historic debut run at the World Cup. The Atlas Lions were also the first …

August 7 highlights from the Women’s World Cup knockout stage
1 year, 7 months ago

August 7 highlights from the Women’s World Cup knockout stage

CNN  

Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji of Zambia celebrate after the team's victory as Valeria Del Campo of Costa Rica reacts after the team's defeat and elimination from the tournament in Hamilton, New Zealand on July 31. Buda Mendes/Getty Images Many predictions didn’t have a single African side making it out of the group stages at the Women’s World Cup, but …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message

The Hindu  

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic says she is “in the zone” at the Women’s World Cup after a succession of crucial saves denied the United States in an ominous sign for quarterfinal opponent Japan. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O’Hara all missed from the spot, leaving Lisa Hurtig to send Sweden through 5-4 and become the first team ever to …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women's World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women's World Cup

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States. A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with a much different outcome — supercharged the U.S. team’s prominence atop the sport globally. We, as members of the U.S. women’s national team, have always fought for the growth of this game globally, and I …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16

ABP News  

In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, defending champions USA have been knocked out of Sweden in the round of 16 fixture in Melbourne, Australia. Sports was once again at its levelling and humbling best as t he US Women's National team's greatest match winner from their FIFA Women's World Cup-winning team in 2019, …

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info
1 year, 7 months ago

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info

The Hindu  

After earning a berth to the knockout stage with a 0-0 draw against Portugal in its final Group E match, the U.S. Women’s National Team will face Sweden in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday. FIFA World Ranking: 1 CONCACAF Ranking: 1 World Cup Appearances: 9 Best World Cup Finish: Winner Record vs. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa is out to cause another upset against Netherlands
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa is out to cause another upset against Netherlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already upset the odds to advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. “So you still want to keep on fighting as a team, keep on reaching for one another and not lose sight of any of the possibilities that lie ahead of us.” Thembi Kgatlana’s stoppage-time winner against Italy secured South Africa’s place …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Norway fails to find balance as journey ends
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Norway fails to find balance as journey ends

The Hindu  

Norway’s troubled World Cup odyssey came to a shuddering halt with a 3-1 loss to Japan in the last 16 on Saturday as the Scandinavians once again failed to find the balance needed to prosper at a major tournament. “But did well, we played solid defence at times but not quite good enough.” Norway’s opening 1-0 defeat by New Zealand …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Swiss coach Grings proud of squad’s overall performance
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Swiss coach Grings proud of squad’s overall performance

The Hindu  

After not conceding in the group stage, Switzerland went out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in a 5-1 rout by Spain in the last 16 on Saturday, but coach Inka Grings said her players gave everything in the country’s second-ever appearance in the global showpiece. Switzerland also exited the tournament at the last 16 stage in 2015 but had …

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger
1 year, 7 months ago

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — One of the top players in women’s soccer will end her World Cup career after the match between the United States and Sweden. Seger’s 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any female player in Europe, and although she has two Olympic silver medals and two World Cup bronze medals, Sweden has never won a …

Women’s World Cup: Netherlands beat South Africa 2-0 to advance to quarter finals
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Netherlands beat South Africa 2-0 to advance to quarter finals

CNN  

CNN — The Netherlands ended South Africa’s historic first foray into the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday with a confident 2-0 victory in Sydney. Banyana Banyana found themselves on the backfoot early on when a failed clearance in the ninth minute gifted Jill Roord an easy header into an open net and the Dutch midfielder’s fourth …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up

The Hindu  

As the Women’s World Cup enters the business stage when the last 16 kicks off on Saturday, the surprises and shocks in the group stage have thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures, starting with the clash of former champions Norway and Japan. While Japan came through its group unscathed, Norway lost to co-hosts New Zealand in the tournament opener while a …

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever
1 year, 7 months ago

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Change is happening fast in women’s soccer. “If I’m candid, I really am surprised,” said Jill Ellis, who coached America to World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019. “I think when you suddenly see a Germany or a Brazil get knocked out of a World Cup at the group stage, I don’t think any of us could have …

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16
1 year, 7 months ago

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16

NPR  

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16 Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP via Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP via Getty Images The World Cup group stage can be fun, breathless, a globe-spanning festival of sport. The round of 16 includes some notable early exits Germany The two-time Women's World Cup …

USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher ready for a challenge at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher ready for a challenge at Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has played a vital role in helping the U.S. reach the round of 16. U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher makes a save during a scoreless draw with Portugal at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday. “Just having her to kind of bounce ideas off of, just communicating with me, I think she’s taken on that role really …

Women's World Cup: Five quick hits — United States survives by width of the post, fire alarm stops play, Lauren James stars for England
1 year, 7 months ago

Women's World Cup: Five quick hits — United States survives by width of the post, fire alarm stops play, Lauren James stars for England

ABC  

In case we needed reminding, the latest day's play emphasised you can't take anything for granted at the Women's World Cup, as defending champion the United States got through by the proverbial coat of paint in Auckland. The 2019 United States team more than tripled that number in its group-stage opener against Thailand, which it won 13-0 in a record …

Netherlands coach Jonker pleased with ‘dream scenario’ after Vietnam rout in WWC 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Netherlands coach Jonker pleased with ‘dream scenario’ after Vietnam rout in WWC 2023

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker was delighted to see his team overcome its scoring woes after it claimed the coveted top spot in Group E and powered into the Women’s World Cup last 16 with a 7-0 hammering of Vietnam on Tuesday. 🇳🇱🔜 Through to the Round of 16!#FIFAWWC | #BeyondGreatness — FIFA Women's World Cup August 1, 2023 “In the …

Netherlands blows out Vietnam 7-0 to win Group E at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Netherlands blows out Vietnam 7-0 to win Group E at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Netherlands scored four times in a torrid 15-minute first-half stretch, overwhelming Vietnam 7-0 in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and sealing first place in Group E. The Dutch went into the match in second place on goal differential behind the United States. But the blowout win combined with the Americans’ 0-0 draw with Portugal made …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard plans to make changes for its clash against Panama at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday with a draw enough to make the last 16. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance They could even progress if they lose, provided Jamaica beats Brazil in the other Group F encounter. …

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. The United States needs to either win or draw against Portugal, one of eight teams playing in its first World Cup, to ensure the Americans continue to play in this tournament. It’s just kind of like, ‘Why …

FIFA WWC 2023: Netherlands aiming to dodge red-hot Sweden in last 16
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Netherlands aiming to dodge red-hot Sweden in last 16

The Hindu  

The Netherlands has scored just twice at the Women’s World Cup so far but coach Andries Jonker said it will aim to pile on the goals against Vietnam on Tuesday to avoid red-hot Sweden in the last 16 by finishing as Group E winner. CHECK | FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 POINTS TABLE “We are not afraid of anyone, but …

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